Distance from Lagos to Sofia
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Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Sofia → Lagos
How far is Lagos from Sofia?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 4,468 km in a straight line, that is 2,777 miles or 2,413 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Lagos to Sofia is 2,830 km (1,758 miles), about 72 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Lagos, Sofia lies to the north-east (initial bearing 23°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 24.8993°, 11.8531°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 5 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Lagos
- Lagos – Ibadan 117 km
- Lagos – Benin City 247 km
- Lagos – Accra 410 km
- Lagos – Port Harcourt 442 km
- Lagos – Kumasi 555 km
- Lagos – Kaduna 635 km
- Lagos – Douala 748 km
- Lagos – Abidjan 827 km
- Lagos – Kano 834 km
Other distances from Sofia
- Sofia – Plovdiv 132 km
- Sofia – Niš 135 km
- Sofia – Dăbuleni 137 km
- Sofia – Poiana Mare 137 km
- Sofia – Băilești 147 km
- Sofia – Calafat 147 km
- Sofia – Corabia 153 km
- Sofia – Turnu Măgurele 171 km
- Sofia – Skopje 174 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Sofia?
By road it is 2,830 km (1,758 miles) from Lagos to Sofia; in a straight line it is 4,468 km (2,777 miles).
How long is the drive from Lagos to Sofia?
About 72 h 39 min on the fastest route (2,830 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Sofia from Lagos?
Sofia is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 23°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Sofia?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 5 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.
How is the distance calculated?
The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.